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Can an abdominal ct scan w/o contrast detect pancreatic cancer? or at least show tumors?
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It may: Size, location, and associated cystic component and / or distortion may all show. Contrast may show some smaller, less distinct features.
Answered 4/8/2016
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Can: But better with and without contrast.
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